Tiverton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tiverton's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a distinct mix of offences that diverge from the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents—17.1% above the UK's 8.2—points to a localised pattern that merits closer examination. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 37.7% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 that is 34% higher than the UK average. This could reflect the area's social dynamics, such as the presence of a vibrant community hub or the impact of summer activities that bring increased foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, at 21.1% of total crimes, with a rate 39% above the UK average. These figures may be influenced by the built-up nature of Tiverton, where high-density living and public spaces can amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting is the only category below the UK average, with a 1% deficit, due to the area's retail infrastructure being less concentrated than in larger urban centres. Seasonal factors also play a role, as August—a peak holiday month—may heighten risks associated with empty homes and tourism, though burglary rates remain relatively low at 0.3 per 1,000, 6% below the UK average. The interplay between these trends suggests that Tiverton's crime picture is shaped by a combination of its urban character, seasonal rhythms, and specific local conditions.

August 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with 'other crime' surging by 166.7% as the category expanded from three to eight incidents. This jump, alongside a 100% increase in shoplifting and a 77.8% rise in public order offences, highlights a shift in criminal activity that may align with seasonal factors such as increased tourism or summer events. Conversely, 'other theft' fell sharply by 68.4%, from 19 to six incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000—34% above the UK average—while shoplifting was the only category below the UK rate, by 1%. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling vehicle crime (78% below UK average) underscores the complexity of local crime patterns. A resident might find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate targeted retail theft during the summer months.

Tiverton's crime rate in August 2024 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, an 8.1% increase from the previous month's 8.9. This shift suggests a seasonal uptick in activity, possibly linked to August's role as a peak holiday month. Daily crime figures reveal an average of six reported incidents per day, a local metric that underscores the pace of activity in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for Tiverton's population of 20,726. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the localised nature of the data means comparisons to national figures are limited to aggregated crime rates rather than daily or weekly trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, while the overall rate is elevated, the distribution of crimes remains concentrated in specific categories, such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which may reflect local social dynamics rather than a broad increase in criminal activity.